Sales Manager Jobs

A Sales Manager in the publishing industry is tasked with leading and guiding a team of sales people. Their main responsibility is to develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase the company's sales of books and other publications, also to achieve sales targets. They are in charge of setting individual sales targets, preparing sales reports, and providing feedback and coaching to the sales team. They are also expected to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and conduct business negotiations.

Essential skills for a Sales Manager in the publishing industry include excellent communication and leadership skills, good business and financial understanding, strategic planning, ability to analyze market trends and sales data, and proficiency in sales software. In terms of qualifications, a degree in Business, Marketing or related field is usually required, while a master's degree or a certification in Sales or Marketing can be an advantage. Before becoming a Sales Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Senior Sales Associate in the publishing or a related industry.

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The N2 Company

Area Sales Director

As the nation’s leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Sales Director, Americas

  • Morrisville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Morrisville, PA
  • 1 day ago

Forms clinical KOL relationships needed to validate and bolster SunTech's claims of superior performance, and coordinates as needed with SunTech's clinical team for validations, white papers, seminars...

Multi Media Sales Manager

  • Greenville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Multi Media Sales Manager to lead our advertising sales efforts in Greenville, NC....

Job Purpose RWS is seeking a results-oriented Enterprise Sales Director to lead the growth and adoption of Fonto One within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. This individual will be...

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Sales Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Your Impact: Hearst Magazines is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join the Beauty & Retail Pod focused on generating ad revenue for key accounts across all 25+ brands within the Hearst portfolio...

Sales Manager

  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com The Sales Manager role requires someone who can prove that they have a strategic mindset and a tactical approach....

Sales Director, Majors

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

Experience selling into the Public Sector, Financial Services, Retail, Insurance, Pharma, Healthcare, Consumer Markets, Media/Publishing, Manufacturing, and Technology companies, among others....

Sr. Manager, Sales Engineering

  • IL
  • 5 days ago
  • IL
  • 5 days ago

Communicate Cohesity's vision by developing and delivering product demonstrations, workshops, white papers, and proposals....

Multi Media Advertising Sales Manager

  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 6 days ago

As the Advertising Sales Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing a team of dedicated media professionals....

Sales Manager - Entertainment Portfolio

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago

Valnet's Screen Portfolio is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager with a proven background in ad sales for publishing networks and strong industry connections....

Director Of Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Global Ingredients Company is a transformational brand founded by a group of visionaries who approach problems differently.We supply naturally better ingredients that make it easy for people to...

Catering Sales Manager

  • Rochester, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 13 days ago

POSITION: Catering Sales Manager DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage REPORTS TO: Director of Food and Beverage / Food and Beverage Regional FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL Two powerhouse...

Sales Manager - Aftermarket (H/F) (M/F)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 days ago

Sales Manager - Aftermarket (H/F) (M/F) SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC recruits : Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie operant dans les domaines de l'aeronautique (propulsion, equipements et...

Sales Manager (FT - LACC)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 16 days ago

POSITION: Marketing Manager DEPARTMENT: Sales & Marketing REPORTS TO: Vice President of Sales & Marketing FLSA STATUS: Salaried/Exempt Base Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000 LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL Two...

Sales Director, National Accounts Sales Director, National Accounts

  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago

If you're passionate about books and sales leadership-and ready to help shape the future of publishing- we'd love to hear from you....

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.5%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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